Portland OR

BEAVERTON, Ore. — Police are searching for the man accused of crashing into a motorcycle rider on Highway 26 and fleeing the scene last month after he allegedly cut off his GPS ankle monitor, violating his pretrial release agreement. Beaverton Police confirmed that they are searching for Samir Helio...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A Honduran national living illegally in Gresham has been sentenced to prison for three years and nine months for distributing fentanyl in and around Portland. Arrest Took Place in a Controlled Buy. According to court documents, Borys Rafael Almendarez-Chapas (45) was arrested when investigators...

Despite existing for 160 years, Juneteenth is relatively new to Portland. In fact, this year marks the 80th anniversary of Juneteenth being celebrated here in the city. That’s because, until 1945, many Black Oregon residents did not celebrate or acknowledge Freedom Day, Emancipation Day, Jubilee, or Juneteenth—the...

The city responded to an increase in homeless deaths by intensifying encampment sweeps and adding emergency shelter at the expense of permanent housing. Experts say this has perpetuated the problem.

VANCOUVER, WASH. (KATU) — Residents of a Vancouver building are expressing frustration over a new homeless encampment that they say is causing chaos in their neighborhood. The encampment, located along the 800 block of Jefferson Street near the train tracks, reportedly emerged after the sound wall along Mill Plain...

Authorities are searching for a person of interest who may have information on a 3-alarm fire that broke out at a Northeast Portland home Sunday evening.

Multnomah Co. serial armed robber pleads guilty; faces minimum 20-year sentence. A 44-year-old man pleaded guilty to six counts of first-degree armed robbery, and faces a minimum 20-year prison sentence, according to the Multnomah County DA’s Office. Updated: 3 hours ago. |. House fire in East Vancouver leaves...

Explore Northeast Portland during Parkrose Summer Nights Street Fair. This free, family-friendly celebration, hosted by Historic Parkrose, invites the community to come together for an evening of connection and summer fun. Here’s what you can expect at the upcoming events:. Parkrose Summer Nights Street Fair. The...

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A gold coin worth thousands of dollars was stolen from a Southeast Portland coin shop, according to the owner, who said the thieves managed to steal it while posing as customers. The theft was caught on camera, and the owner said he wants answers. “They were...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — All Portland Public Schools will be releasing students three hours early today. With more potential record-setting heat, the district made the announcement Sunday evening. “All after-school programs, PPS-sponsored childcare are canceled districtwide,” the district said in a statement. Early...